Adam’s Updates Blog
By Adam Pick
Interventional Cardiology: What Should You Know?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: November 19, 2024
In a recent patient survey, we learned that 53% of patients are not aware of the critical role that an interventional cardiologist plays within a heart team.
Research Alert: Women Are More Likely to Die From Complications After Heart Valve Surgery
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 17, 2024
Heart disease kills one in three women every year. That said, we are doing our best to raise awareness to this troublesome issue by speaking at congressional meetings in Washington, DC, supporting the “Go Red for Women” awareness initiative, and posting educational content specific to women’s heart health.
“Rock From The Heart” Concert Date Announced Featuring Spin Doctors
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 16, 2024
I’m excited to share that the date and the headliner for the annual “Rock From the Heart” event has been announced. This special community event will be held February 22, 2025, at the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This event supports Rock From the Heart’s mission to raise awareness of aortic and heart valve disease while bringing the community together through the power of music.
Join 400 Patients On Today’s Webinar with the Mayo Clinic!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: October 11, 2024
[Update: Great news! Our patient webinar, “Advances in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Therapy” with the Mayo Clinic was fantastic. To see a video replay of the webinar, click here or you can download the free ebook at this link.]
For 4th Consecutive Year, We Achieve #1 Ranking on Feedspot’s “Top 50 Cardiac Surgery Websites”
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 16, 2024
Dear Patients and Friends,
Off-Topic: It’s Summer Harvest Time!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 9, 2024
As many of you know, I love to try and grow vegetables. For many years, I failed miserably. Nothing went right. I grew the wrong varieties for our climate. I grew the wrong strains that didn’t fit in my little garden. I was so bad that I almost gave up.
46 Patient Questions Answered by Dr. Marc Gillinov!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Marc Gillinov, MD, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Published: September 5, 2024
Wonderful!
550,000 Social Media Followers for Our Heart Valve Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: August 30, 2024
So, this is downright wonderful!
Join 500 Patients on Today’s Patient Webinar!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: August 22, 2024
[Update: Great news! Our patient webinar, “3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Mitral Valve Surgery” with Dr. Marc Gillinov, the Chairman of the Cardiac Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, was fantastic. To see a video replay of the webinar, click here.]
Peloton Instructors, Emma, Cody and Ally, Show Support for Our Patient Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: August 11, 2024
As many of you know, Robyn (my wife) and I are addicted to our Peloton bike and treadmill for several reasons. So, on a recent trip to New York City, Robyn and I were very fortunate to attend live Peloton classes that were filmed and simultaneously streamed all over the world. Being in the production of a Peloton class is really fun. Simply imagine that you are on a movie set while being coached by elite fitness instructors and sweating your arse off. 🙂
Patient Insights: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Reports (Part 2)
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: July 22, 2024
Hey Everybody,
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Joins Our Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: July 18, 2024
I am very excited to announce that St. Elizabeth Healthcare just became the newest sponsor of HeartValveSurgery.com!
Patient Insights: What Should You Know About Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Reports?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: July 16, 2024
This is really important for all the patients and the care partners in our community…
New “Ask Dr. Gerdisch Anything” Webinar Video Just Posted!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author and Website Founder
Medical Expert: Marc Gerdisch, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Franciscan Health
Published: May 24, 2024
Amazing!
Join 500 Heart Valve Patients on Today’s Webinar!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: May 23, 2024
[May 23, 2024 Update: Our patient webinar, “Ask Dr. Gerdisch Anything”, was an extraordinary success. To watch a video replay of the webinar, please click this link.]
First Women’s Heart Health Congressional Day in Washington, DC!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: May 9, 2024
It’s not every day that I get invited to participate in a historic patient advocacy effort for women’s heart health. So, when I learned about the first-ever Women’s Heart Health Congressional Day organized by WomenHeart, Women As One and Medtronic, I quickly booked a flight to Washington, DC.
43 Patient Questions Answered by Dr. Kevin Hodges!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Kevin Hodges, MD, Cardiac Surgeon, Northwestern Medicine
Published: April 17, 2024
Fantastic!
Join 600 Heart Valve Patients on Today’s Special Webinar!
Written by: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: April 11, 2024
[April 11, 2024 Update: Our webinar, “5 Warning Signs You May Need Heart Valve Surgery”, was an extraordinary success. To watch a video replay of the webinar, please click this link.]
Off-Topic: Ethan, My Son, Wins VEX Robotics State Championship!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: March 13, 2024
As many of you have been following my son’s passion for robotics, I am happy to share that Ethan’s team won the VEX Robotics California State Championship last weekend in San Diego. To claim the title, Ethan’s team went on an extraordinary and undefeated 13-0 run.
Heart Valve Day Patient Giveaway Winners Announced!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: March 18, 2024
Hi Everybody,
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